The Peace River Center for Writers was established in Punta Gorda, Florida in April 2002. It is an organization dedicated to writers and the written word. Through an array of educational and informational programs, services and events, the Center aims at providing support for those who wish to pursue the craft of writing in any form.
As a community-based non-profit organization, the Center fosters a close relationship with the people of Southwest Florida--but our goal is to reach out to writers everywhere. Click on any of the buttons on the left to find out more, or click here to request a free sample of our monthly newsletter.
Successful writing is hard work, but it does not have to be just you and the proverbial blank sheet of paper. The Center wants to bring writers of all kinds together. Whether you are a published poet or a complete novice, a journalist or a marketing rep, a novelist or a paralegal--we think you'll find a congenial home right here.
Keep reading...and keep writing.
The Peace River Center for Writers, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to writers and the written word, was established in Punta Gorda, Florida, on April 2, 2002. The Center is incorporated in the State of Florida as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with IRS tax-exempt status approved on October 11, 2002.
Our Mission
To help people develop skill in using the written word in any form
To provide effective and timely support for writers
To provide educational, literary, and informational services and events
To encourage dialogue and communication among the public at large
To help promote a strong sense of community in Charlotte County and in Southwest Florida
The Center is an independent public organization that does not depend on university faculty or sponsorship. It offers assistance in all kinds of writing, and to writers of all backgrounds.
Formal courses such as seminars and workshops are offered in all aspects of writing, as well as individual tutorials, editing services, proofreading, and direct assistance to writers seeking publication. Frequent readings, presentations, and other literary events are scheduled throughout the year.
The Center officially "opened its doors" and commenced activities on July 1, 2002.